Pope Francis appoints Anthony Muheria as Archbishop of Nyeri.

Pope Francis has appointed the Right Reverend Anthony Muheria, presently Bishop of Kitui, as Archbishop of Nyeri. Communication from the Vatican Embassy in Nairobi confirmed the appointment of Bishop Antony Muheria, who is currently serving as the Bishop of Kitui diocese.

"On behalf of the Apostolic Nuncio, I have the honour and pleasure to inform you that Pope Francis has appointed the Right Reverend Anthony Muheria as Archbishop of Nyeri," stated the communication addressed to all archbishops and bishops in the country.

The new archbishop will replace Archbishop Peter Kairo who retired last year.